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She felt the stares of everyone on her, and she had to resist the urge of doing something incredibly embarrassing, like hide under the table, for instance, or cast a Stunner on herself just so she wouldn't have to endure the horror of having James Potter serenade her with a cheesy muggle song from nearly two decades ago in front of the whole bloody school.

"Don't be like that, love." Potter said as he followed her, grin in place. "I was just wondering if you'd like to be my date for the memorial benefit."

Valeria stopped at the top of the stairs and whirled around to stare at him. "Are you kidding me?" She snapped. "Have you not gotten the hint already, Potter? I don't like you. It was the love potions speaking. It meant nothing."

"Do you think they'll take this lightly, Valeria? All of this? I don't think so. You know, we Ravenclaws are supposed to be logical thinkers, we are supposed to think ahead and plan out our moves." Patricia rubbed her forehead. "I feel like I've failed at being a Ravenclaw."

"Well.." Valeria licked her lips, deep in thought. "On the bright side, you'll get the chance to practice your little charms and spells on someone."